HL Deb 03 May 2001 vol 625 cc109-10WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What arrangements have been made for the appointment of assistant surveillance commissioners under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. [HL2068]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

On 1 May 2001, my right honourable friend the Prime Minister appointed three assistant surveillance commissioners, His Honour John Jeremy Fordham, His Honour Colin Francis Kolbert, and Viscount Colville of Culross QC for a period of three years to assist the Chief Surveillance Commissioner in his duties.